In memory of

Thomas Mladen

March 29, 1935 - March 16, 2017

Tom Mladen died from Alzheimer’s and cancer in Scarborough on March 16, 2017 after living every day of his 82 years. His welcoming, caring, generous, gentlemanly, funny nature will be missed by everyone, especially his wife Mary, children Mike (Paula) and Caryn (Sandro), grandchildren Alex and Jack, siblings Ginny, Gloria (Don), Suzanne (Jay), Chris (Lina) and a multitude of friends and family.

Tommy was born to Louis and Christina Mladen in the apartment above the Meca Grill in east Toronto on March 29, 1935. Known for his athletic prowess at Riverdale High, he obtained his diploma in Public Health Inspection at Ryerson and was a health inspector for Scarborough. After retiring, his workmates kept inviting him out, and their summer BBQs were still held at Tom and Mary’s Scarborough home for the next decade.

Tom loved getting together with people for dinners, parties, golf, bowling, cottage weekends or any occasion. He travelled the world and made friends wherever he went. Kids were always drawn to him. Friends knew he was always there to help (he won Scarborough’s 2013 Best Neighbour Award), joke around and offer his memorable catchphrases. Tom was a mainstay at Meals on Wheels. He played every sport imaginable, extremely well, but he would be the last person to brag.

Guestbook

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John and Gwen Pollard (Dear friend)

Entered March 18, 2017 from Lindsay

Mary, Caryn, Michael and families, our deepest sympathy in the loss of Tommy. He was a very dear friend and we will miss him. Love to you all.
John and Gwen

paul white (friend and collegue)

Entered March 18, 2017 from Pickering, ONT.

Tommy was one of a kind; sort of the godfather of all the PHI's who knew him on a personal scale; he was always a gentleman; quiet spoken and the first to lend a hand; admired by all ,and quite the athlete in any sport he played; always the perfect host when he had office parties or bbq's in the backyard; he loved his golf and so glad he got to join the boys in Myrtle Beach; he will be missed, but always remembered;

Lisa Jeffrey (former neighbour, and Caryn's classmate)

Entered March 19, 2017 from Toronto

I am so sorry for your loss. I remember happy times and hospitality at 41 Amberdale. Thinking about your family at this difficult time.

Carl & Susan Gomes (friend)

Entered March 19, 2017 from Ajax, Ontario

I have known Tom for forty years. He was both a customer and a good friend.
Please accept our deepest sympathies on his passing.
Sincerely,
Carl & Susan

Ralph Stanley (Friend and golf buddy)

Entered March 20, 2017 from Brampton

Tom will be dearly missed by all his friends and colleagues. Tom and I along with all the gang had some wonderful times down in Myrtle beach. Tom will be dearly remembered as a real gentleman and honest guy. I will never forget his most consistent golf swing off the tee box and the ball ALWAYS went straight!!! With all my condolences to the whole family
Ralph